Geoffrey A. Burns President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Burns has over twenty five years' experience in the precious metals mining industry. He joined Pan American in 2003 after serving as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Coeur d'Alene

Mines Corp. Mr. Burns holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a Masters of Business Administration. A great deal of Mr. Burns' professional activities has concentrated on financial management and he has led numerous capital market transactions, including equity, debt and convertible debt placements. In addition, he has extensive experience through North and South America in mine operations, project development , human resources, and long term strategic planning. He has participated in numerous mine construction projects from feasibility study, through start-up and into continuous operation. Mr. Burns has been Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 2004.